Judicial Branch Key Terms Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Law & Legal has 13 clues. Answers range from 5 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Views that represent more than half of the Supreme Court Justices
Views that go against the majority decision
Authority to review a lower court's decision (type of jurisdiction)
A written legal document
The power of Appellate Courts to send back cases to an inferior court
All judges agree on the court ruling
Official power to make legal decisions and judgement
A court's authority to hear a case first (type of jurisdiction)
Certain courts handle particular cases (type of jurisdiction)
Sets the example for future court cases dealing with similar situations
When a court system accepts or allows the trial verdict to stand
Reviews the decision made by a previous court or agency
Views that agree with the court ruling, but are explained from one judge's perspective